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Has Anyone Heard About Carole?
Hi
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about Carole (nervous 15).
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about Carole (nervous 15).
wtg carole, glad your pain is getting less and less, hang in there girl you have come a long ways baby.
I hope you don't mind me saying....
But I honestly think you're wrong on this one. I understand that when you feel like you haven't been addressed individually...that you're being slighted...but I can assure you that when I've spoken to Carole...she couldn't sing your praises enough. EVERYONE'S ACTUALLY. She is so touched by all of our support, she can hardly put it in words. She is so touched about the ceremony you so graciously included us both in. She appreciates that greatly...and has said so MANY many times here..
Also, in her last post...she was specifically responding to a few posts that JS and I had recently made.
I just hate that you feel this way...and I'll let Carole speak for herself...but I honestly and truly think you are misinterpreting things.
BIG BUG HUGS to you sweetie.....you are truly a wonderful friend and person...please do not think you aren't appreciated.
But I honestly think you're wrong on this one. I understand that when you feel like you haven't been addressed individually...that you're being slighted...but I can assure you that when I've spoken to Carole...she couldn't sing your praises enough. EVERYONE'S ACTUALLY. She is so touched by all of our support, she can hardly put it in words. She is so touched about the ceremony you so graciously included us both in. She appreciates that greatly...and has said so MANY many times here..
Also, in her last post...she was specifically responding to a few posts that JS and I had recently made.
I just hate that you feel this way...and I'll let Carole speak for herself...but I honestly and truly think you are misinterpreting things.
BIG BUG HUGS to you sweetie.....you are truly a wonderful friend and person...please do not think you aren't appreciated.
Hi
Am glad you are feeling better = )
I'm going to be honest here and come across as petty - it is difficult to see others recognized as being supportive and "there" for you but to find that I'm invisible - like what support I tried to offer wasn't good enough.
I'm backing off now but hope you continue to heal and do well and yes,I really do mean that. I guess I'm just not as good as all the others who were with you through all this.
Goodbye
lonewolf
Am glad you are feeling better = )
I'm going to be honest here and come across as petty - it is difficult to see others recognized as being supportive and "there" for you but to find that I'm invisible - like what support I tried to offer wasn't good enough.
I'm backing off now but hope you continue to heal and do well and yes,I really do mean that. I guess I'm just not as good as all the others who were with you through all this.
Goodbye
lonewolf
Just wanted to check in to say "HI". Still not feeling the best. Pain seems to have lessened today so for that I am truly grateful. No pain meds as of yet today, just braving it. Not bad though, just feels like a very bad sore throat on the right side; seems like the left is all healed up...YIPPEE The true test will be tonite. It seems the pain always gets worse at night, I wonder why....Hmmmm
I hope you all are doing really well.
JS I am on injured reserve but it seems that I should hopefully get back in the game soonnnnnnnnnnnn. My follow-up appointment with the surgeon is for Tuesday at 10:15 I think. I hope to hear good reports from him. Here's a BIG smootch for you JS....MMMMUUUUUAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Nursegirl, wait sweetie let me get the checkbook out...ok how much did you say? LOL Thanks again for your wonderful support, I love you guys soo much. When I feel better I sure would love to meet each and everyone of you ...really. I feel as though you are friends for life. Question: Are you all located near each other? Or are you from opposite ends of the world.
Talk soon everyone,
Carole
I hope you all are doing really well.
JS I am on injured reserve but it seems that I should hopefully get back in the game soonnnnnnnnnnnn. My follow-up appointment with the surgeon is for Tuesday at 10:15 I think. I hope to hear good reports from him. Here's a BIG smootch for you JS....MMMMUUUUUAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Nursegirl, wait sweetie let me get the checkbook out...ok how much did you say? LOL Thanks again for your wonderful support, I love you guys soo much. When I feel better I sure would love to meet each and everyone of you ...really. I feel as though you are friends for life. Question: Are you all located near each other? Or are you from opposite ends of the world.
Talk soon everyone,
Carole
GREAT to hear from you, sweetie! Remember, this surgery aint the easiest to recover from! I think I would be crouched in a corner...likely sucking my thumb had someone peeled my palate like a potato and snipped off most of my oral punching bag! YIKES! THIS surgery....(as you KNEW, oh google-happy one) is not typical of most...the pain generally gets worse after the initial pain (which is LESS severe). I promise you...that is just the normal healing process. You are going to be through the worst of it now...and will start to come down the hill soon. Right now, you're standing on the hump.
Just be PATIENT with yourself, with the recovery, it WILL take some time...and you won't KNOW the final outcome (which, I'll betcha money will be an AMAZING improvement from what you're used to) until the healing has progressed, the swelling is mostly resolved, and the pain is more under control. Right now...you also feel PHYSICALLY lousy...you are weak, have no endurance...are having trouble eating...etc. That isn't easy...but again, it's NORMAL.
Instead of starting to "what if"...rely on your experience (yes, you have one now...wa-hoo!)...and what you KNOW to be absolute facts....and just in case you're too "high" to figure them out right now...I'll help ya along...
1. You had it done!
2. You MADE it to OR day and survived the anxiety!
3. You got thru the operation like a pro.....as per your SURGEON himself.
4. The operation took FAR less time than normal.
5. Every doc that saw you for follow up the next day said things couldn't have went more perfectly.
6. You had NO complications that you were worried about (hate to tell you, "TOLD YA SO!")...and you're FAR beyond the risk period to HAVE any at this point.
7. You're home, recovering...doing everything you're supposed to be doing at this stage of the game (prolly even a bit more so)
8. YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!
So, try not to let those sneaky anxious thoughts pop up. Keep concentrating on how far you've come. You don't have to speculate anymore...you're living it babe! When IS your follow up with the surgeon? 2 weeks right? That's next week already!
I also agree with JS about the pain...if the pain pills aren't keeping you as comfortable as you think you should be (most likely they won't take the pain away COMPLETELY)...then by all means...call the surgeon and tell him. He may up your meds, or change them up temporarily. Another suggestion I have for you.....is some tips on taking the pain meds to get the most benefit out of them (OH, and that does NOT involve snorting....lol.....joke, mods).
First, do NOT let your pain level become out of control....it will be that much harder to bring down if you wait too long. You should be taking your pain med when your level gets to a "5"/10...no higher. If that means you have to take them every 4-6 hours (as prescribed) until you turn that corner...that is okay. Don't be a hero. If you are prescribed one OR two tabs and one isn't cutting it....try two for your next dose. Also...you can alternate the pain pills with the children's motrin....you can also take the motrin for less severe pain (under a "5").....just don't NOT take ANYTHING if you feel the pain is "so-so". It can sneak up on your fast.
Also...for pain management with this surgery specifically....I know you are having trouble eating...that is totally understandable. Swallowing your own spit is prolly challenging enough. So....find some cool, soothing foods that you can eat when your pain level is higher...jello, popsicles, those kinds of things. I don't know if your doc told you to stay away from milk products (b/c of phlem)...that's why I didn't mention the infamous comfort food ice cream! :0) Chew solids VERY well...and while you're eating...drink a lot of water in between, even WITH bites. Drink a lot of fluids, period. The more hydrated you keep your throat...the less painful it will be. You can even suck on hard candy to keep your throat moist (unless of course your doc has told you NO to any of these things.....I'm just going by MY experience and what the docs I worked with recommended). Keep the cool mist going too. Try to avoid the temptation NOT to swallow as frequently b/c of the pain. That will just add to any dryness. It's easy to want to do that...when it hurts to swallow...you naturally want to put it off. Just swallow as usual. Drinks should be cool-cold for comfort purposes also.
LASTLY my darling...you said you are lying in bed...I KNOW you're exhausted...but lying in bed all the time is the last thing you want to do...for general recovery purposes. You don't have to run a marathon...but start by GRADUALLY increasing your activity level each day...a few walks around the house...even outside to the curb and back. You'll know your limitations, believe me. You may have some shortness of breath initially as you increase your activity level...again...TOTALLY NORMAL!!! What I always tell my post op pt's...is "Don't over-do it, but don't UNDER-do it either". Neither is helpful. Bea patient patient (lol)...it will take some time before you don't feel as though you've been run over by a Mack truck.
Also...since your follow up is prolly quickly approaching...start making a list of any questions and concerns you may have. This way you'll be ready to go. And...if at any time you need your doc...for a question or concern that you feel cannot wait till your appt....call him. That's what he's there for. Okay?
So glad to see you posting.....I've been thinking of you. If you need me...you know how to get me.
Hang in there....you are doing WONDERFULLY!!!!!! :0)
BIG BUG HUGS!
XOXOXOXOXO
P.S. My bill is in the mail. LMAO
Just be PATIENT with yourself, with the recovery, it WILL take some time...and you won't KNOW the final outcome (which, I'll betcha money will be an AMAZING improvement from what you're used to) until the healing has progressed, the swelling is mostly resolved, and the pain is more under control. Right now...you also feel PHYSICALLY lousy...you are weak, have no endurance...are having trouble eating...etc. That isn't easy...but again, it's NORMAL.
Instead of starting to "what if"...rely on your experience (yes, you have one now...wa-hoo!)...and what you KNOW to be absolute facts....and just in case you're too "high" to figure them out right now...I'll help ya along...
1. You had it done!
2. You MADE it to OR day and survived the anxiety!
3. You got thru the operation like a pro.....as per your SURGEON himself.
4. The operation took FAR less time than normal.
5. Every doc that saw you for follow up the next day said things couldn't have went more perfectly.
6. You had NO complications that you were worried about (hate to tell you, "TOLD YA SO!")...and you're FAR beyond the risk period to HAVE any at this point.
7. You're home, recovering...doing everything you're supposed to be doing at this stage of the game (prolly even a bit more so)
8. YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!
So, try not to let those sneaky anxious thoughts pop up. Keep concentrating on how far you've come. You don't have to speculate anymore...you're living it babe! When IS your follow up with the surgeon? 2 weeks right? That's next week already!
I also agree with JS about the pain...if the pain pills aren't keeping you as comfortable as you think you should be (most likely they won't take the pain away COMPLETELY)...then by all means...call the surgeon and tell him. He may up your meds, or change them up temporarily. Another suggestion I have for you.....is some tips on taking the pain meds to get the most benefit out of them (OH, and that does NOT involve snorting....lol.....joke, mods).
First, do NOT let your pain level become out of control....it will be that much harder to bring down if you wait too long. You should be taking your pain med when your level gets to a "5"/10...no higher. If that means you have to take them every 4-6 hours (as prescribed) until you turn that corner...that is okay. Don't be a hero. If you are prescribed one OR two tabs and one isn't cutting it....try two for your next dose. Also...you can alternate the pain pills with the children's motrin....you can also take the motrin for less severe pain (under a "5").....just don't NOT take ANYTHING if you feel the pain is "so-so". It can sneak up on your fast.
Also...for pain management with this surgery specifically....I know you are having trouble eating...that is totally understandable. Swallowing your own spit is prolly challenging enough. So....find some cool, soothing foods that you can eat when your pain level is higher...jello, popsicles, those kinds of things. I don't know if your doc told you to stay away from milk products (b/c of phlem)...that's why I didn't mention the infamous comfort food ice cream! :0) Chew solids VERY well...and while you're eating...drink a lot of water in between, even WITH bites. Drink a lot of fluids, period. The more hydrated you keep your throat...the less painful it will be. You can even suck on hard candy to keep your throat moist (unless of course your doc has told you NO to any of these things.....I'm just going by MY experience and what the docs I worked with recommended). Keep the cool mist going too. Try to avoid the temptation NOT to swallow as frequently b/c of the pain. That will just add to any dryness. It's easy to want to do that...when it hurts to swallow...you naturally want to put it off. Just swallow as usual. Drinks should be cool-cold for comfort purposes also.
LASTLY my darling...you said you are lying in bed...I KNOW you're exhausted...but lying in bed all the time is the last thing you want to do...for general recovery purposes. You don't have to run a marathon...but start by GRADUALLY increasing your activity level each day...a few walks around the house...even outside to the curb and back. You'll know your limitations, believe me. You may have some shortness of breath initially as you increase your activity level...again...TOTALLY NORMAL!!! What I always tell my post op pt's...is "Don't over-do it, but don't UNDER-do it either". Neither is helpful. Bea patient patient (lol)...it will take some time before you don't feel as though you've been run over by a Mack truck.
Also...since your follow up is prolly quickly approaching...start making a list of any questions and concerns you may have. This way you'll be ready to go. And...if at any time you need your doc...for a question or concern that you feel cannot wait till your appt....call him. That's what he's there for. Okay?
So glad to see you posting.....I've been thinking of you. If you need me...you know how to get me.
Hang in there....you are doing WONDERFULLY!!!!!! :0)
BIG BUG HUGS!
XOXOXOXOXO
P.S. My bill is in the mail. LMAO
That pain you feel is your body at work and with each passing day you get closer to freedom from the pain -just keep that thought. I assume you will have a follow-up visit with your surgeon or doctor to see how things are going -and don't be afraid to request a bit more aggressive pain relief, either.
We miss you, too, but know your "injured reserve" status is necessary to getting well. Say "Hi" when you can and otherwise, easy does it!
-S
We miss you, too, but know your "injured reserve" status is necessary to getting well. Say "Hi" when you can and otherwise, easy does it!
-S
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